On May 25, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Revealed after the cabinet meeting that the Cabinet approved the draft announcement of the Ministry of Commerce regarding the stipulation of used motorcycles as prohibited goods for importation into the Kingdom, B.E. … as proposed by the Ministry of Commerce. Which drafted this announcement It is important to improve the principle from the original measure that requires permission to import is a complete ban on import. To solve the problem of pollution and smuggling into separate parts

However, it still gives citizens the right to apply for permission to import other used motorcycles. From the agency responsible directly Without asking for permission from the Ministry of Commerce To reduce the work process and facilitate the people. With the following essence

1.Products prohibited to be imported (Tariff Tariff 87.11) is a used motorcycle. Used electric motorcycles Used moped used used bicycles that are equipped with an auxiliary motor. (Used electric bicycles) as well as side trailers But excluding side trailers that are not installed in the car Except in the case of imported under the supervision of other agencies

2. Determine the types of used motorcycles that are under the supervision of other agencies. Without requesting permission from the Ministry of Commerce, including
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs Is imported by Embassy Consulate-General International organization Office of Foreign Trade and Economy Foreign organization Or the person receiving the rights Donation under the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan
– Ministry of Finance By the Customs Department It is a temporary import or import of used motor vehicles that cannot be registered abroad. And the Excise Department Is import For use as a prototype for research, development or performance testing
– Ministry of Culture By the Fine Arts Department It is an import for museum exhibits only.
– Ministry of Defense It is an import under the law on armament control.

Ms. Ratchada said that when the draft announcement comes into effect, it will be very useful to reduce environmental impact and solve the problem of smuggling used motorcycles to be disassembled and sold in the country. As a result, the government sector is unable to fully collect the import tax. Several countries have now implemented similar measures to this draft, including Uruguay, Canada, Italy, Chile and the Philippines.

Simple summary From the original people. Can still apply for permission to bring a second hand motorbike from abroad to use in Thailand Soon the Cabinet is preparing a draft law. It is forbidden to bring a used motorcycle into Thailand again. To prevent the burglary brought the car into separate parts for sale Including solving problems in pollution (Because most old cars would emit exhaust that does not meet the standards in the current year) unless it is imported by the agency mentioned above.

So that means that after this Many people may not be able to buy an old motorcycle. Or an interesting motorcycle Or is it a legend from a foreign country Can come to store, use or in Thailand as a whole again Full is able to buy spare parts And then assembled with another motorcycle which is of the same model only To maintain the condition Which in the corner of the old car collector who already had the car It may find the problem of more expensive parts Because this time the tax will be charged from the parts separately Not thinking from the whole car And for those who still do not have the legendary motorcycle to dominate They will not be able to get a motorcycle in good condition from foreign countries and bring it in again. Must be purchased from the Thai people who already own it